Skin care

30-MINUTE WATCH – EPISODE 4

Clean & Ethical Beauty Video Series Episode 4: Getting the message right

07-Jul-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Communicating the concept and credentials of clean and ethical beauty in a market without any unanimous industry or consumer definition remains a big challenge, but there are plenty of clear opportunities when navigating this space. Scroll down to watch...

New China regulations: Final CSAR rules revealed after delays caused by COVID-19

06-Jul-2020 By Amanda Lim

China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has published the final version of its Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), which will take effect on January 1, 2021.

Clariant – Ei partnership expands into Canada

02-Jul-2020 By Deanna Utroske

This week, the cosmetics and personal care ingredients distributor announced that their partnership with Clariant now extends beyond the US into Canada.

Coty to bite into celebrity-led ‘winning formula’ with KKW stake: GlobalData

01-Jul-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Coty’s move to acquire a 20% stake in Kim Kardashian West’s beauty line KKW will enable it to leverage the power and buzz of personality-driven cosmetics – especially important in the face of ongoing COVID-19 challenges, says GlobalData.

Beauty retail goes live on-air as Livescale and Shopify team up in North America

01-Jul-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Cosmetics and personal care brands using the Shopify ecommerce platform can now livestream shoppable video content.

Puig-owned bee beauty brand Apivita launches in US market

30-Jun-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Thanks to a deal with Amerikas Beauty Distribution Services, over 50 products from the personal care brand—known for formulas featuring propolis, honey, beeswax, royal jelly, and bee-pollinated plant extracts—will soon be available here in the States.

Clean Beauty Tech: Novi helps brands source ingredients that meet clean beauty retailers’ guidelines

30-Jun-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Kimberly Shenk founded the Novi platform in 2019 and already the venture has partnered with suppliers like Inolex and retailers like Sephora to streamline clean beauty ingredient sourcing for brand leaders, R&D pros, and formulating chemists.

30-minute watch – Episode 3

Clean & Ethical Beauty Video Series Episode 3: In The Lab

30-Jun-2020 By Deanna Utroske

In this installment of the Clean & Ethical Beauty Video Series from CosmeticsDesign, Editor Deanna Utroske speaks with Luciana Coutinho of luluble and Alison Cutlan of biophile skincare to find out what goes on in the laboratories where clean beauty...

Cutitronics Innovation: the future of beauty tech is omnichannel

25-Jun-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The 2020 global health and financial crisis have accelerated the use of digital technology and data around the world, regardless of demographics and across industries. But the next-generation of consumer-held skin care technology wasn’t manifest by a...

GOJO more than doubles production to keep pace with COVID-19 demand

25-Jun-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The Ohio-based health and hygiene company making Purell brand hand sanitzer, hand soap, hand wipes and surface disinfectant spray is working around the clock and expanding into new facilities to manufacture these sought-after personal care and cleaning...

Coty files patent for personalised perfumes to plug ‘significant unmet need’

24-Jun-2020 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major Coty has filed a patent on a method to personalise perfumes by blending scent additives into existing products or building customised blends using a broad-spectrum starter formulation.

Ingestible skin care brand Sundaily acquired by Grove Collaborative

24-Jun-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The gummy supplement brand further expands Grove’s business in the both the personal care and wellness sectors.

Mary Kay sponsors new Society of Cosmetic Chemists scholarship for ‘minority’ students

23-Jun-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The SCC’s new Madam C.J. Walker Scholarship is a next step in the organization’s efforts to improve diversity, equality, and inclusion within the cosmetic and personal care industry.

Is the ‘mainstream’ beauty industry finally making space for Black-owned businesses?

22-Jun-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The murder of George Floyd, this past May 25, sparked a renewed and global movement for racial justice. As a result, evermore government and business leaders as well as influencers, consumers, and working-class people are speaking up and taking action...

The multiple approaches to multifunctional beauty

19-Jun-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Multifunctional personal care products and ingredients are nothing new. But the products, ingredients, and functions themselves are increasingly sophisticated as ingredient technology and formulation innovation advance.

Jane Lauder moves up the ranks at ELC, as first Executive VP of Enterprise Marketing and Chief Data Officer

18-Jun-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Today, The Estée Lauder Companies announced not only Jane Lauder’s next executive leadership role but also the creation of a new business area, dedicated to digital, data, and analytics-driven creative and marketing initiatives.

Beauty industry supplier Oh, Oh Organics adds CBD to ingredient portfolio

18-Jun-2020 By Deanna Utroske

This week, the organic cosmetics and personal care ingredient distributor announced a partnership with Kuleana, a farm-to-bottle CBD producer based in Hawaii.

2020 Sustainable Cosmetics Summit zeros in on circularity

17-Jun-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Taking place September 28 – 30, with an executive-facing program that’s all about creating sustainable beauty for a circular economy, this year’s North American edition of the SCS will be a virtual event to accommodate health and safety precautions necessary...

30-MINUTE WATCH - EPISODE 1

Clean & Ethical Beauty Video Series Episode 1: Why it matters

16-Jun-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Clean and ethical beauty has evolved significantly in recent years, fuelled by various environmental, societal and business factors, but why does this burgeoning category matter more today? Scroll down to watch Episode 1.

Conscientious Beauty: how MyChelle adapted consumer and media communications in a year of turmoil

16-Jun-2020 By Deanna Utroske

MyChelle Dermaceuticals was on track to celebrate 20 years of clean beauty this year. But with the emergence of COVID-19 and the more recent global movement for racial justice, the brand has set aside anniversary plans and doubled down on creating connections...

Health Canada recalls unsafe hand sanitizer products

16-Jun-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The government department has recently warned consumers of the risks associated with hand sanitizer products made with unapproved ingredients and called for 12 companies to stop selling unsanctioned sanitizer.

'A business look': Clean & Ethical Beauty 2020 video series launches

15-Jun-2020 By Global Editorial Team

CosmeticsDesign is launching a Clean & Ethical Beauty online video series this week, compiling the latest trends, data and expert opinions on how and why the business opportunities are evolving in this growing space.

SPECIAL EDITION: SUSTAINABLE SOURCING AND WASTE REDUCTION

Wild beauty: FairWild Foundation says certification protects threatened plant species

11-Jun-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Wild plants are used extensively in beauty and personal care formulations, but the conservation status of many species remains unknown so certification programmes offer real value in securing sustainable supply, says the FairWild Foundation.

COVID-proof? Unilever to merge Anglo-Dutch structure for ‘greater strategic flexibility’

11-Jun-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Consumer goods major Unilever will unify its split Anglo-Dutch legal structure into a single parent company in the UK – a move set to future-proof business, especially important during COVID-19, its CEO says.

Clean beauty 2020: Two-thirds of women worldwide want greater label transparency, finds survey

10-Jun-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Female shoppers worldwide want greater labelling transparency on clean beauty products, with many claiming brands do not provide sufficient ingredient information on-pack, a survey finds.

Post-pandemic beauty: Blockchain and biotech set to thrive as safety fears soar, says expert

10-Jun-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has accelerated and morphed consumer trends, catapulting safety and hygiene to the fore and increasing the relevance of blockchain and biotech in beauty, says a trends expert.

Capillary care: Shiseido identifies two plant extracts that can maintain capillaries and improve signs of ageing

09-Jun-2020 By Amanda Lim

Shiseido has discovered that the extracts from neem leaf and chameleon leaf can contribute to the health of capillaries and maintain skin elasticity.

Editor's Spotlight

4 top takeaways from the Beauty Entrepreneurship Community Roundtable

08-Jun-2020 By Deanna Utroske

This past Wednesday, 10 cosmetics and personal care business insiders gathered via Zoom Video Conference to discuss the challenges and opportunities that Black brand owners and that Black-owned cosmetics and personal care businesses have in the marketplace...

Puig-Charlotte Tilbury acquisition: ‘It’s an interesting choice’ but ‘totally makes sense’

08-Jun-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Spanish fashion and fragrance firm Puig will acquire a majority stake in Charlotte Tilbury – an interesting move given rumoured competition from Unilever, though one that makes a lot of sense given company strategies, according to market experts.

Tax relief: International cosmetics brands set for boost as China mulls over change

08-Jun-2020 By Amanda Lim

A proposal to end taxation on cosmetic products in China could provide a major boost to international cosmetic companies retailing in the country.

L’Oréal launches first paper-based tubes under La Roche-Posay brand

04-Jun-2020 By Kacey Culliney

French beauty major L’Oréal has finished co-developing paper-based cosmetic tubes with global packaging firm Albéa and launched the first eco-responsible variant under its La Roche-Posay brand.

New Yemoja facility brings customized microalgae to cosmetics ingredient marketplace

04-Jun-2020 By Deanna Utroske

This month, the marine ingredient startup announced the opening of a production plant that uses leading-edge photobioreactor technology to produce microalgae at the scale and quality needed for industrial use.

4 recent highlights from the clean beauty movement

03-Jun-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Clean Beauty is here to stay. And every day there’s something new and exciting happening in this growing market sector. Here, Cosmetics Design considers a collection of noteworthy news from the Clean Beauty space.

Special Edition: Sustainable sourcing and waste reduction

A sustainable surfactants future? Demand ‘bound to increase’ in coming years, says review

03-Jun-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Sustainable surfactants continue to rise in popularity and there has been plenty of innovation in recent years, but low costs and strong performance associated with conventional surfactants means an eco market transition will prove difficult, a review...

Albéa completes divestments to Silgan and refocuses on ‘legacy’ divisions

02-Jun-2020 By Kacey Culliney

French packaging major Albéa has completed the divestment of its dispensing systems, metal and Brazil businesses to US packaging firm Silgan, now refocusing on tubes, rigid cosmetic packaging and beauty solutions, its CEO says.

Black is Beautiful: the global CPG marketplace just got a whole lot smarter

02-Jun-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The magnitude and significance of the multicultural consumer in the cosmetics and personal care industry has never been lost on Romina Brown and her team at Strategic Solutions International; she’s been helping brands compete to win in this space for...

‘Global powerhouse brand’ goals: Coty expands Kylie Skin into Europe

28-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

US beauty major Coty has announced the European expansion of Kylie Skin a year after its launch – part of a wider plan to build out Kylie Jenner’s beauty businesses into a global powerhouse brand.

Beauty during COVID-19: ‘The whole definition of retail is no longer clear’

28-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The beauty retail landscape has morphed dramatically during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, with brands forced online and cross-channel marketing more critical than ever in what will soon become the new normal, an online marketing expert says.

Gillette’s new line of shave and grooming products hits the market

27-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

This week P&G’s King C Gillette collection of tools and products for shaving, trimming, and skin and beard care went on sale at both Walgreens online and in-store.

Clariant to ramp up plant-based mild surfactant capacity as mildness claims rise

26-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Global ingredients major Clariant will expand production of its isethionates mild surfactants to plug increasing needs of personal care manufacturers making more mildness and hygiene claims.

Highs and lows: Beauty giants report mixed economic impact amid COVID-19

25-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the face of beauty business as we know it, and a dig into the financials shows some majors and categories have weathered the storm better than others.

Citrus Extracts partners with The Firmament Group and others to expand into cosmetic ingredients sector

21-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

This week, the food waste company and the debt and equity capital firm announced an investment deal meant to help Citrus Extracts grow beyond its current product line.

A bite for beauty? Global luxury goods to decline 18% in 2020 amid COVID-19

20-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The global luxury goods market will shrink dramatically in the face of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, with significant downgrades expected in Switzerland, Germany, Italy and France, says Euromonitor International.

J&J will stop selling talc-based Baby Powder in US and Canada

20-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The announcement comes less than one month after a judge’s ruling opened the door to thousands of lawsuits against the multinational medical and CPG company; but Johnson & Johnson attributes the decision to a COVID-19 portfolio assessment.

Deodorant gets a biotech update, thanks to new Vytrus ingredient

19-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Today the company announced the launch of DEOBIOME, a microbiome-friendly new ingredient that reimagines how deodorant formulations can work.

Post-COVID: L’Oréal unveils €150m ‘for the future’ support program

13-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

L’Oréal has announced a multi-million environmental and social protection program that aims to support vulnerable women and ecosystem preservation – priority areas as the world reels from coronavirus (COVID-19), it says.

Beauty Tech Update: Perfect Corp. adds 3 digital beauty tools for WeChat

13-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

This week, the company known for its AI and AR solutions for beauty, introduced a skin diagnostic tool, a shade finder, and a virtual try-on option for brands marketing to consumers via WeChat mini programs.

Swiftly and Solvently: Amyris rolls out hand sanitizer and 2020 Q1 financials

13-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

This month, the biotech company behind the popular clean skin care brand Biossance and the baby line Pipette shared news of company efforts to produce hand sanitzer as well as about how the numbers have been shaping up over the past quarter.

New directors at Avon Foundation for Women

12-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

For more than 60 years, the non-profit has been funding programs on breast health awareness and cancer prevention as well as initiatives to end gender-based violence. This month, the Foundation adds 5 women to its board of directors.

Inc. recognizes privately owned beauty makers and suppliers

11-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The business magazine’s second annual list of Private Titans highlights 1,000 companies across industries that were once startups but have since grown in sales, employees, valuation and other indicators so as to standout in the private sector.